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Microsoft ‘salary leak’ unveils top earners’ staggering incomes

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2 years ago

October 19, 2023

A recent ‘salary leak’ from tech giant Microsoft has shed light on the jaw-dropping earnings of its highest-ranking employees.

The leak, which has caused quite a buzz in the tech industry, exposes the eye-watering salaries and bonuses enjoyed by the top echelons of the company.

The leak reveals that some of Microsoft’s executives are earning in the tens of millions annually, combining their base salary with substantial bonuses and stock options. This disclosure raises questions about income disparities within the company and the wider tech industry.

The highest tier outlined in the disclosed document, utilized by hiring managers to determine new hire compensation, featured a starting salary capped at $361,500, an onboarding bonus potential of up to $1.2 million, and an annual stock grant of up to $945,000.

Microsoft, being a prominent player in the tech sector, often sets trends in compensation packages. This leak could potentially influence salary discussions and policies at other tech firms, causing a ripple effect across the industry.

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Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

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January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.

Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.

Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.

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Xiaomi reveals fully automated smartphone factory in China

Xiaomi’s factory operates 24/7, producing one phone per second without any human workers.

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12 hours ago

January 27, 2026

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Xiaomi’s factory operates 24/7, producing one phone per second without any human workers.

Xiaomi says the facility runs nonstop without human workers.

The factory operates in the dark producing one phone per second around the clock.

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Apple’s AI wearable push: Cameras, speakers and a 2027 vision

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.

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5 days ago

January 22, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable device equipped with cameras and speakers, signalling its next major move into artificial intelligence-driven hardware.

While still in early development, the company is said to be planning a launch scale of up to 20 million units.

This move places Apple squarely into the fast-growing AI wearable market, where tech giants are racing to define what hands-free, AI-first devices will look like. Rather than rushing to market, Apple appears to be taking a measured approach by embedding AI capabilities into its existing ecosystem.

Reports suggest Apple is also experimenting with camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses, with a potential launch timeline around 2027. If successful, these devices could reshape how users interact with AI in everyday life.

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